Grand Forks Central took a 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Devils Lake, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Knights narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Firebirds 11-9. The high-scoring effort was just what the Knights needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Julia Biby was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Biby was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kharleigh Larson was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. Taylor Herman was another key player, going 2-for-3 with five RBI and one double.
Grand Forks Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .467. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
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| 05/06/25 - Away | 11-9 W |
| 05/09/24 - Home | 3-14 L |
| 05/04/23 - Home | 13-12 W |
| 05/17/22 - Away | 6-9 L |
| 04/20/17 - Home | 11-9 W |
| + 4 more games |
Grand Forks Central's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-10. As for Devils Lake, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-9.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Grand Forks Central is set to face off against their familiar foe Sheyenne at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Devils Lake will take on rival Red River at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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